Legacy media pioneer Ted Turner, who transformed global television news by launching the world’s first 24-hour news network, has died aged 87.
Turner founded CNN in 1980 despite widespread scepticism, with the channel later becoming a dominant force through live coverage of major world events including the Gulf War and the Challenger disaster.
Known for his outspoken personality and ambitious business style, Turner built a vast media empire that included TBS, TNT and Cartoon Network, while also owning major sports franchises and winning the America’s Cup in 1977.
Tributes poured in from across politics and media, with US President Donald Trump calling him one of broadcasting’s greats. Turner also became a major philanthropist, donating billions to international and environmental causes after stepping back from the media industry.
Here is Ted Turner, the founder of the NWO UN Foundation, calling for depopulation due to climate change. In this interview from 16 years ago, just to give you an idea of how long Agenda 21 has been in the works.
“We don’t have to worry about human rights.” pic.twitter.com/0aTX0l9llW
— Tony Seruga (@TonySeruga) May 6, 2026
